The Cluster Sustainable Real Estate (CSRE) is an innovative and interdisciplinary platform for players in the real estate industry, teachers and students at the Technical University of Munich (TUM). In dialogue with its partner companies and scientists at TUM, the CSRE generates future-oriented knowledge for sustainable real estate development and planning in practice, research and teaching.
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"Advanced Topics in Sustainable Real Estate"
Lecture Series on Sustainable Real Estate // SS 26
In the summer semester 2026, we will once again welcome experts to give lectures on current topics and issues in the sustainable real estate industry. Under the direction of Prof. Dr. Bing Zhu, our lecture series “Advanced Topics in Sustainable Real Estate” enters its next round. The aim is to bring diverse perspectives, expertise, and insights from the real estate sector to the lecture hall with master's students.
In the summer semester 2026, Oona Horx Strathern (Horx Future, The Future:Project), Prof. Dr. Francis Wong (LMU), Christina Koch (Build.Connect.Grow.), Monika Preithner (LBImmoWert), Marion Paroli (TA Europe), Tobias Seiler (Colliers), Giulia Peretti (Real I.S.), David Klingberg (Real I.S.), Martina Williams (JLL), and Kristina Frank (Baunova Bayern) will give lectures and discuss their topics with the students.
The lectures take place on Mondays between 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. in Room 1100 (TUM Main Campus) and are open to guests.
Architecture Matters 2026
Conference // 15.-16.04.2026
How to connect to an uncertain future? – This is the motto of this year's Architecture Matters, which celebrates its 10th anniversary in 2026. Once again this year, CSRE is inviting 10 students to participate in the conference.
The international conference Architecture Matters, focusing on the future of our cities, will take place on April 15th and 16th in Munich. It is based on the conviction that we can only solve the current challenges facing our cities and the construction industry together – with genuine interest in one another, with appreciation and curiosity. To this end, key players from architecture, project development, finance, politics, and administration will be brought together. Without fear of differing opinions.
With guests from architecture, culture, the real estate industry, finance, contech startups, and politics, curated by Nadin Heinich (plan A).
Information, program, and tickets: architecturematters.eu
CSRE Apéro about "SoBoN"
City. Land. Responsibility. // 09.03.2026
City. Land. Responsibility. – Together with RICS in Germany, crenet e.V., and Frauen in der Immobilienwirtschaft e.V., we at the TUM Cluster Sustainable Real Estate (CSRE) invited participants to TUM for a discussion on “SoBoN”.
Prof. Dr. Bing Zhu (TUM, Chair of Real Estate Development) presented key findings from her current study on SoBoN. The analysis shows, among other things, that there is a point at which an increasing obligation to create rent-controlled units leads to a decreasing number of units actually built. Prof. Dietmar Wiegand (TU Vienna) also provided insights into municipal and subsidized housing in Vienna – a model that is widely admired but also faces challenges. The subsequent discussion with Thomas Hobohm (City of Munich, Housing Manager in the Planning Department) and Prof. Dr. Matthias Ottmann (TUM and Urban Progress GmbH) discussed how Munich and Vienna are using their respective tools and what the future holds for "SoBoN 4.0". A successful evening with insightful presentations and great conversations – thank you to everyone who attended!
CSRE Apéro with Prof. Anne Kaestle
Reality Check! Discussion evening on the Sendlinger Loch // 26.11.2025
At the CSRE aperitif event “Reality Check: Sendlinger Loch,” one of Munich's most controversial locations was discussed together with Prof. Anne Kaestle. Student designs exploring new forms of urban and social density were presented. Michael Ehret (Ehret + Klein AG), who has taken over the property and is developing the existing plans for around 190 rental apartments, reported on his practical experience. Thomas Rehn (Local Building Commission) added the urban perspective and provided insights into the technical and legal challenges.
The discussion highlighted the complexity of the interfaces between planning, politics, and the market, and the importance of flexible concepts, communal spaces, and long-term thinking for resilient living spaces. During the reception that followed, guests from the city administration, real estate industry, and academia took the opportunity to exchange ideas and models. It was an evening that highlighted the importance of dialogue in promoting effective urban development.